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SimpleHTTPServer vs web2py

A side-by-side look at SimpleHTTPServer and web2py. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

SimpleHTTPServer

SimpleHTTPServer

Development

SimpleHTTPServer, now known as http.server in Python 3, is a basic HTTP server module included in the Python standard library. It provides a simple way to serve static files from a directory, making it a convenient tool for quick file sharing or local development purposes.

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web2py

web2py

Development

web2py is an open-source web application framework written in Python. It allows rapid development and deployment of secure database-driven web applications. web2py includes an ORM, CRUD scaffolding, templates, authentication, authorization and more out of the box.

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